How to Improve Your Editing 

In this day in age, one of the most viewed forms of media are online videos. Many people have looked into video production however, the most important yet least talked about portion of the video making process is editing. Chances are if you’ve come across this article you are looking to improve your editing skills. Here we have laid out a few tips that will help you get started.

 

Watch Online Tutorials 

One of the great things about experiencing life through a digital era is the amount of information we have access to.  Youtube tutorials are a great, free resource to get online visual help from others who are practicing the same craft.  Do you want to receive more expert help? Skillshare is a platform that sources top practitioners who teach online class in a form of interaction by giving viewers a project to complete. With editing, it’s as simple as searching the edit you want to do with the editing software you are using. These videos can range from simple tips such as command controls to advanced tutorials like color correction and masking. I can confidently say nearly every editor has learned something from an online tutorial.

 

Receive Criticism 

This is difficult for most people, but a necessary portion of the editing process. No one really likes to receive criticism for their hard work; however, it is necessary in order to produce the best product. Receiving feedback can oftentimes turn something from good to great with the help of a peer. Getting a fresh set of eyes on your work can help point out something you didn’t notice and give you advice that you may not have realized you needed. As the phrase goes, “two heads are better than one.”

 

Practice, Practice, Practice

At the end of the day, the only way you can get better at something is by practicing and gaining experience. With editing, this couldn’t be more vital as the key to getting better is just trying. With that said you can find stock video online or record yourself and edit it anyway you want. This will not only sharpen your skills, but you may learn something new that you’ll never forget.

 

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